The Anteaters' 20-2 MPSF record is good for first place and secures the top seed in the MPSF Tournament. Meanwhile, the Gauchos remain in eighth place in the conference and will travel to No. 7 UCLA Wednesday to decide who will be the tournament's No 7 seed and play No. 2 Hawaii in the MPSF Quarterfinals.

With the score tied 10-10 in game one, a Brian Thornton ace started a 4-1 run to give the Anteaters a 14-11 lead. UCSB could get no closer than two the rest of the way as Jablonsky knocked down the game-winner for UCI 30-25.

UCI jumped out to a quick 5-1 lead in game two and went on to a 30-22 victory. Harrell had four kills and four blocks to lead UCI in the set. UCSB hit just .158 (15-9-38) for the game.

The Anteaters ended the match in high style, hitting .562 with 20 kills on 32 swings and just two errors. Webber had six kills as UCI won the game 30-25.